Sunday 27 October 2024 marks the beginning of a period of a second collection in parishes for the Clergy Training Fund.
You can make a donation to the fund through the annual collection in parish, or find out how else you can donate via the donation page on the Diocesan website here.
The Clergy Training Fund is used to support the formation of Diocesan seminarians, who receive no funding from the state. It also supports the training of Permanent Deacons and the ongoing formation of all Clergy, helping them to grow and adapt in their ministry.
Father John Bagnall, Diocesan Director of Priestly Vocations adds:
“It is a privilege to write to you on the launch of the 2024 Clergy Training Fund Appeal. This year’s appeal begins today, on the 30th Sunday of the Year, and runs until the 24 November. I am appealing for your generosity in prayer and financial support for those training for the Priesthood and Permanent Diaconate in Hexham & Newcastle Diocese and for the ongoing formation of the clergy of our diocese.
Bartimaeus, the blind man in today’s gospel, was dependent on others for sight. But he could hear well. He heard Jesus of Nazareth walking by so he called out to him. Bartimaeus was healed by Jesus. And then, Bartimaeus did something a blind person cannot do. He followed Jesus, not just figuratively but literally. Bartimaeus walked behind Jesus, along with the other disciples of the Lord.
As fellow disciples and followers of the Lord we rely upon the service of one another to build up the Church. It is through prayer and the joy of serving others that we find our vocation, our calling in Christ. We all have a vocation but among the various ways God calls us Jesus himself established the Sacrament of Holy Orders, the threefold ministry of bishops, priests and deacons.”
cont’d…
To read the appeal letter in full click here.
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Thank you for your understanding and continued support.